Program Engineer

POSITION TITLE: Program Engineer

COMPANY/LOCATION: Clevite Elastomers Engineering / Milan, Ohio

REPORTS TO: Engineering Supervisor / Engineering Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Engineer, Light Vehicle or CTOH will provide program engineering support to both develop new and support existing technology with customers. Coordinate engineering functions to launch concepts through production phase.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop innovative technical concepts for elastomers that provide NVH and performance solutions at a competitive advantage. Make design proposals for customer applications.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead the activities to secure new business. Monitor passenger car and commercial truck markets to seek out and recommend new product/application opportunities.
• Assure design process adherence with DFMEA development and design and print reviews.
• Support Business Units, Manufacturing, and customer groups as required. Support the TENPlus process and provide program management utilizing DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, and control plan development.
• Support VA/VE initiatives through product, process, and purchasing initiatives.
• Maintain current awareness of technical specialties and technical advancements in the industry.
• Support and direct prototype activity as required.
• Follow all company policies and procedures such as the quality management system, BOS and EH&S.
• Travel to customers and manufacturing facilities required up to 20%.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering functions developing and releasing product, preferably in areas of elastomer technology.
• Strong communication skills required (written, oral and presentation).
• Experience with Elastomer product design and development.